MFG Quality Lab Tech - 3rd Shift

Kroger; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate in Irving, Texas. This role involves ensuring food safety and quality through tests and audits while maintaining compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree and a minimum of two years’ experience in a quality assurance lab. Strong communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of previous quality assurance lab experience.
• Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Perform required product tests, audits, and calibrations.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Complete safety observations as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety programs

Strong oral and written communication skills

Basic math and computer skills

Education

Associate degree in a related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Participate in programs to sustain compliance with Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality requirements. Responsible for product tests, audits, and calibrations. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of SQR and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform required product tests, audits, and calibrations to ensure food safety and consistent quality.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Complete safety observations as assigned.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field.
• Minimum of two years of previous quality assurance lab experience.
• Knowledge of food safety programs, microbiological, and sanitation concepts.
• Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.